Bijay Pokharel
Bijay Pokharel is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Abijita, an independent technology and cybersecurity news publication established in 2017. A specialist in cybersecurity journalism, Bijay covers vulnerability research, malware analysis, enterprise data breaches, digital privacy, and emerging technologies. His work translates complex technical threats into precise, accessible, and actionable intelligence for security professionals and general readers alike. His reporting and investigative coverage are routinely cited and republished across leading technology and security media.
New Space Suit To Help Astronauts Recycle Urine Into Water During Spacewalks
US researchers have developed a novel full-body space suit that astronauts can use during spacewalks and recycle urine into water.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 12, 2024
1 min read
How to Use AI Tools to Boost Your Daily Productivity
Boost daily productivity with AI tools! Learn to automate tasks, enhance communication, analyze data, and more in our comprehensive guide.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 12, 2024
4 min read
SpaceX Launches Starlink Mini Dish for U.S. Consumers
SpaceX’s Starlink Mini dish is now accessible to all consumers in the United States.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 11, 2024
1 min read
Apple and EU Settle Dispute Over Contactless Payments
Apple and the European Union (EU) have reached an agreement to allow third-party developers access to the iPhone's Near Field Communication (NFC) chip, ending a four-year investigation. This move opens doors for competition in the mobile payments market within the EU.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 11, 2024
1 min read
CERT-In Finds Multiple Bugs in Node.js that Can Be Used to Obtain Sensitive Info
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) warned users of multiple vulnerabilities in Node.js, which could allow an attacker to compromise the targeted system.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 11, 2024
1 min read
X Banned Over 109k Accounts for Policy Violations in India in June
Elon Musk-run X Corp has banned 194,053 accounts in India between May 26 and June 25, mostly for promoting child sexual exploitation and non-consensual nudity.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 11, 2024
1 min read
Apple Sends Fresh Spyware Threat Alert to iPhone Users in 98 Nations
Apple has issued a fresh warning to iPhone users in at least 98 countries about a potential new mercenary spyware attack like 'Pegasus'.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 11, 2024
1 min read
Five Automakers to Recall Over 1,56,000 Cars for Faulty Parts
Kia, Nissan Korea, and three other carmakers will voluntarily recall more than 1,56,000 vehicles due to faulty components, the transport ministry here said on Thursday.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 11, 2024
1 min read
Cyberattackers Steal 16.6 Million USD from Govt Department in South Africa
Minister Dean Macpherson said Wednesday that cyberattackers allegedly stole 300 million South African rand (about 16.6 million US dollars) from the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure over the past 10 years.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 11, 2024
1 min read
James Webb Space Telescope Finds a Jeweled Ring in the Cosmos
A sparkling jeweled ring, created through a cosmic phenomenon called gravitational lensing, has been imaged by the James Webb Space Telescope.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 10, 2024
1 min read
Google Fi Introduces “Number Lock” Feature to Combat SIM Swapping Attacks
Google Fi has rolled out a new security feature called "Number Lock" aimed at preventing SIM swapping attacks, the company announced.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 10, 2024
1 min read
Fujitsu Confirms Customer Data Exposed in March Cyberattack
Fujitsu has confirmed that customer data was compromised in a cyberattack discovered earlier this year.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 10, 2024
1 min read
Hackers Exploit Vulnerabilities in WordPress Calendar Plugin Used by 150,000 Sites
Security researchers have discovered a critical vulnerability in the Modern Events Calendar plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 7.11.0.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 10, 2024
3 min read
DOJ Seizes ‘Bot Farm’ Operated by the Russian Government
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has seized control of a sprawling 'bot farm' allegedly operated by the Russian government.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 10, 2024
1 min read
WhatsApp’s New Feature to Help Users Stay Safe in Group Messaging
WhatsApp on Tuesday rolled out a new feature that will help users stay safe in group messaging.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 10, 2024
1 min read
Avast Releases Free Decryptor for DoNex Ransomware and Past Variants
Security researchers at Avast have cracked the code on DoNex ransomware and released a free decryptor tool for it and its previous variants.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 9, 2024
2 min read
Apple Complies with Russian Regulations, Removes 25 VPN Apps from App Store
Apple has removed 25 virtual private network (VPN) apps from the Russian App Store following a request from Roskomnadzor, Russia's telecommunications watchdog.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 9, 2024
1 min read
Nearly 39 Million Records Exposed in Rapid Legal Database Breach
Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler uncovered a non-password-protected database containing 38.6 million records belonging to Rapid Legal.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 8, 2024
3 min read
Microsoft Rolls Out Spellcheck, Autocorrect for Notepad Users in Windows 11
Microsoft has rolled out spellcheck and autocorrect in the Notepad app in Windows 11 -- 40 years after the text editor was first introduced in Windows in 1983.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 8, 2024
1 min read
South Korea’s Regulator Set to Take Steps Against Google over YouTube Bundling Allegations
South Korea's antitrust regulator is expected to take punitive steps against Google regarding allegations that it has unfairly bundled YouTube's music service with its premium subscription program, officials said on Monday.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 8, 2024
1 min read



